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ProgrammeInformation
PROGRAMME
INFORMATION
The IMIM programme is the result of a collaboration between MIP Politecnico di
Milano (Milan, Italy), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid, Spain), Heriot-Watt
University, (Edinburgh, UK), Technische Universität München (Munich, Germany) and
Beijing Jiaotong University School of Economics and Management (Beijing, China).
The course provides managerial skills to students with a technical, particularly scientific
or engineering background, focusing on business skills relevant for pursuing managerial
careers in international manufacturing and service industries.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
First Term
MADRID - SPAIN
Foundations of Management and Finance (30 ECTS)
Second Term
MILANO - ITALY
Operations, Quality, Supply Chain Management (30 ECTS)
Third Term
EDINBURGH - UK
Strategic Management (30 ECTS)
MUNICH - GERMANY (10 places)
Entrepreneurship & Technology Management (30 ECTS)
BEIJING - CHINA
Doing Business in/with China (30 ECTS)
FourthTerm
MASTER THESIS - ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
Company-based or University-based (30 ECTS)
For most international specializing masters, MIP offers an intensive Italian language course during the first week of classes.
Students have then the opportunity to attend a standard Italian language course (up to 40 hours) along the semester.
3. The programme is conducted in a highly international environment with the
possibility to spend the four semesters in 5 different countries. The programme
experience goes beyond the classroom and students will also participate in
language courses, seminars with managers / industry experts and company visits.
Emphasis is placed on topics of great relevance for technical university
graduates, such as operations and supply chain management
Integrative teaching approach aimed at developing the ability of students
to tackle managerial issues in an interdisciplinary manner
Students get first-hand experience by undertaking the University-Based
or Company-Based Master Thesis in close collaboration with leading
universities and companies in Europe
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ProgrammeInformation
>> International Master in Industrial Management from Universidàd
Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
>> Master di I livello: International Master in Industrial Management from
Politecnico di Milano (Milan, Italy)
>> Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Management from Heriot Watt
University (Edinburgh, UK)
* if third term is conducted at HWU
or
>> Master of Science (MSc) in Management from the Technische Universität
München (Munich, Germany)
*if third term and master thesis are conducted at TUM
DEGREE AWARDED
Every class is composed of around 25 different nationalities covering the
5 continents
4% Africa
America20%
Asia36%
Australia2%
Europe38%
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LearningObjectives
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
UNIVERSITY-BASED MASTER THESIS
Example of past MT titles
>> New product development process redesign
for Time to market reduction
>> Key elements to align new product
development and supply chain design in the
food industry
>> Service offshoring in Thailand: Its potential
and opportunity
>> Strategic analysis of the Swedish
Telecommunication Service Providers
>> Visibility and Coordination in French Fashion
Luxury Industry
>> Other Topics in Supply Chain, Operations,
Logistics & Transport, Aviation,
Manufacturing, Automobiles etc
COMPANY-BASED MASTER THESIS
Example of Companies where MT was performed
>> ABB
>> Accenture
>> Arbikie Highland Estate
>> Arcelor Mittal
>> Automotive Lighting Italia
S.p.A.
>> Bombardier
>> Cisco Systems
>> CONAI - Consorzio
Nazionale Imballaggi
>> Decathlon France
>> EFMD
>> Ernst&Young Consulting
>> Garuda Indonesia
>> GIS International
>> Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
>> Infineon Technologies
>> Italcementi
>> Lamborghini
>> Materialise
>> Medtronic Italia S.p.A
>> ONU
>> Sony
>> The Lean Six Sigma
Company
>> UPS
>> VivaSanté
>> Whirlpool
IMIM Master Thesis
What companies say about IMIM?
“The International Master in Industrial Management
gives the unique opportunity to get acquainted with
the social, cultural and economic life of different
European countries, while learning leading edge
approaches and methodologies, developed by
three of the leading Universities in Europe.”
Jeremy Weinstein
Operations and Supply Chain Vice President
Whirlpool Europe
50%
context related
50%
content related
Global competition, a more customised production, and a faster development of innovation, are requiring a
new breed of managers, who are specialised in managing complex systems. Each company area has its own
specialists, but today’s companies need also a manager with a broader view. A manager who is specialised
in understanding and managing the interactions among the different parts of a company, so to make them
work together well.
Thanks to such a broad view, and to the understanding of the dynamics of a company, Industrial Managers are
sought after also by consulting companies, because they need to quickly, effectively, and efficently intervene
in improving their customers’ performances. Last but not least, today’s turbolence leads companies to look
for professionals that are flexible to address problems and improvements in different functional areas.
5. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Careeropportunities
Universities organize recruitment days and
seminars on campus for IMIM candidates.
A Career Day is also organized each year inviting
a big number of companies for on campus
recruitment.
>> Accenture
>> ABB
>> Airbus
>> Arcelor Mittal
>> Boston Consulting
Group
>> Bombardier
>> Cisco Systems
>> Citibank
>> Continental Automotive
>> SC Johnson
>> Citibank
>> Deloitte Consulting LLP
>> Ernst & Young
>> General Electrics
>> Heidelberg Cement
>> Henkel
>> Hewlett Packard
>> J.P.Morgan
>> L’Oréal (División
Gran Consumo)
>> Lamborghini
>> Nestlé
>> Philips Healthcare
>> Sony
>> UPS
>> Whirlpool
>> Wipro Technologies
SOME OF IMIM TOP EMPLOYERS
TOP INDUSTRIES SECTOR
>> Aviation
>> Automotive
>> Manufacturing
>> Energy
>> Information Technology
>> Consulting
>> FMCG
Company Type of Industry
Placement Statistics Job Title
Company Type of Contract
4% Temporary
Free Lance6%
Other8%
Permanent82%
16% Consultancy
Energy6%
Engineering
& Contracting
6%
Healthcare2%
Industrial22%
IT / Telecoms13%
Media /
Marketing
2%
Other31%
Retail2%
8% Other
Other Manager
Position
6%
Other Industrial
Position
8%
Consultant8%
Academic
Position
4%
President/
MD/CEO
8%
Department
Head
2%
Senior Manager/
Executive
17%
Professional39%
40% By graduation
By 12 months
post-graduation
48%
After 1 year
of graduation
12%
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AlumniTestimonials
ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS
Susana Osòrio
Portugal
IMIM11 - 2014/2016
The main particularity that distinguishes the IMIM
Master is the soft skills development due to its
particular circumstances. Firstly, we study in 3
different universities of reference and contact with
different teaching bodies from varied backgrounds
who share their professional experience.
Additionally, by living, working, travelling and
sharing experiences with such an international
class, together we improve our understanding
of other cultures, adaptation capabilities and
mind elasticity. Moreover, we contact with other
Erasmus Mundus, increasing the international mix
and building a strong contact network hardly found
elsewhere.
Vladimir Tzvetkov
Bulgaria
IMIM11 - 2014/2016
IMIM is one of the most exciting and challenging
experiences that I have had. It gives high quality
management education, combined with many
other opportunities to learn. We have the chance
to live and work with our colleagues, coming
from all over the world. Moreover, we meet many
different professors in the three universities, who
have different business experiences and teaching
approaches, but all challenge us to think critically
and to be proactive. The program is very helpful
in finding job opportunities and in developing our
personalskills.Finally,wehavealotofopportunities
to travel and to get to know the different cultures.
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ADMISSIONS
COURSE START AND APPLICATION DEADLINES
Intake: September
Duration: 16 months + Master Thesis
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
>> A bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
(minimum 3 years’ full time study) in a scientific or technical discipline
>> English Language Certificate
>> Curriculum Vitae (European format) - work experience is not mandatory
>> Two letters of recommendation, at least one academic
>> Recent GMAT scores - not mandatory but highly recommended
>> Essay (in English) describing previous studies, motivations and professional project
>> Copy of passport
For instructions on how to apply see: www.imimprogramme.org
TUITION FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS
>> 18,500 euros Non EU applicants
>> 16,500 euros EU applicants
>> The fee covers tuition, examination and administrative services provided by each
academic institution. No living expenses, travels or accommodation expenses are
included.
>> Company grants and IMIM tuition fee reductions available.
>> Erasmus Mundus scholarships available.
Admissions
CONTACTS
MIP Admissions Office
Ph. +39 02 23992820
infomasters@mip.polimi.it
www.mip.polimi.it/imim
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